I too in 2012 am having the same problem with the rubber foot on the burner melting off and in turn causing the porcelain surface under it to be permanetly discolored. Thier excuse is the hole is where the hook goes during the coating process and they have to fill it with the rubber plugafter manufacturing it. They are trying to say I must cook at high heat for extended periods of time, thus it's my fault. I said I boiled water for 20 minutes and it happened. I am on my third set of grates and second set of pocelain. Now they said all they will do is send a relacement kit which includes the rubber feet and some adhesive so i can fix it myself!!! I am so upset. %K for a stove and this is there solution??? Anyone else have any input? They also said this is not an ongoing problem although each time the repair guys camer ou they laughed and said it's been an ongoing issue for years.

Cute apartment. A few ideas: Floor plant on one side of fireplace to bring some color on that side Sofa is small so don’t do too many pillows. 1-2 and a cozy throw for the NYC cold winters! Small round storage ottoman (on wheels or sliders) nestled by fireplace can be storage and pulled out for storage too (maybe something with texture ) Where do you eat? The types of coffee tables with a top that hinges up/out to become a table is a good idea. Someone posted upthread but West Elm and other box stores sell them. Rug- great way to bring in color (even if it’s subtle). Just make sure you get a size big enough but one that gues by impede movement of your office chair. It looks like you work at home a lot. Gallery wall above sofa would be nice. Current art is too small and high. Kitchen- looks clean! Add color with wood cutting board, colored teal kettle or bowl of oranges/apples, salt/pepper shaker. You also consider a series of art/prints in the wall above the cabinets. Can’t wait to see what you do!

Any hydrangea lovers near Shoreline WA? The swap/potluck will be at my house and I have about 61 different hydrangeas in my garden. I will be happy to share cuttings if anyone is interested to join us. The plants beautiful this year and most are blooming or will soon. Please email me if you are interested. If you don't have time to make cuttings, don't worry, bring plants and we can divide here. If you dig them up, put in plastic bags or tarps and PLEASE label them. You can post the names if possible. The garden is on a hill so can be a challenge for some and little kids have to be watched. We border on the Boeing ravine and is a great place for hiking - for the older kids and teens. We are meeting on July 22, about noon to 3ish. Come and meet some of the folks that also love gardening and some even hydrangeas. You can email me directly at spswagarden@gmail.com I will send directions and map to our house. Hope to see you and meet you in person.

The gray trim looks WAY better than the red. Looks like you photoshopped some landscaping, which also looks very nice. I wouldn't gild the lily--just paint the trim (including the garage door, do some landscaping, and call it a day.